GeeWillikers wrote:I received one of these myself today and aside from a few slight differences it's the same basic body as S34/35.
I find it interesting, though, that TBL are attempting to pass this off as a 'new' body type when it clearly isn't. But I suppose they already did the same thing with the S01/02 and the S18/19.
Hi all, I'm new to this forum. Stumbled across this thread while searching for new 1/6 scale products and felt compelled to chime in. [Super-quick profile: my main interest is 1/6 female figure customs. I strongly prefer
seamless ankle / attached feet, though I do own several detachable foot models as well.]
Anyway: GeeWillikers, I notice that TBleague has done that a few times. They did it in the instance you named and they did it again with the S46 & S47 models, which are merely modified S42 & S43 bodies - I know because I own all four models - the only real difference being the upper torso / breast area (smaller on the 46/47). So I wouldn't be at all surprised if the S48/49s are just slightly modified S34/35s with detachable feet. Either way, since as I stated in my brief intro I lean more towards the attached / seamless foot versions, I almost certainly
won't be buying the S48 & 49. (And yes, I do also own the S34, -34A, -35, & -35A. Each is slated for a different custom I'm creating.)
To be honest, though, I sort of get why TBL does that and it doesn't particularly bother me. These days, everyone's about cutting corners to save $$ wherever possible. The folks at TBL are probably thinking,
why reinvent the wheel when with just a few minor tweaks here and there we can instantly boost our sales? And I especially could see them doing that with their most popular models. It's a darn-near sure thing. Beyond that, perhaps they received lots of requests for detachable foot versions of the S34 / S35 and responded to the demand.
That's why, along those lines, I hope they do the
reverse with the S16A/17B, S20A/21B & S22A/S23B models: all of those are strickly detachable foot models which I
really wish were available in seamless / attached foot versions. I prefer a much smoother leg look and that ugly seam at the ankle - as exacerbated by the metal skeleton frequently peeking out underneath, even under stockings - seriously detracts from the smooth, sexy, elegant looks I want to achieve. The 20/21/22/23 models are the main prototypes for most superheroine / licensed character bodies, so I understand the practicality of the detachable feet for that special purpose: they facilitate simulated "boots." And that's why I also have a few of those models in my collection. Nevertheless, I'd still very much welcome having the option to create a smoother, seamless look for bare-skinned or normally garbed versions of some of those very same heroines /licensed characters. (Or just for a very well-toned generic "civilian" custom!) It would then be the best of both worlds, yes?
Anyone else feel similarly?